As I write this, Donald Trump is in the lead in the Republican race - although some polls now have Sen. Ted Cruz slightly ahead.

God help the U.S. if this turns into a Trump versus Clinton Slugfest. Neither would be my ideal choice for POTUS, but as much as I dislike Trump, I dislike Hillary even more. The only way I could ever foresee myself supporting Trump would be in a match-up between those two.

It's still early enough in the Republican contest that someone sensible will beat out Donald Trump. If I had my druthers, the Republican ticket in November 2016 would be Rubio/Fiorina or Fiorina/Rubio - either one as POTUS/VPOTUS would suit me.

For my money, anyone (but Trump) would beat Hillary easily in the general election. I suspect, however that the Republicans will manage to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.